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Wafer vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wafer and kit Kat?

  • Wafer is richer in iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, and zinc, while kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 69% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 12 times less Zinc than wafer. Wafer has 1.09mg of Zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in sodium.
  • Wafer has a higher glycemic index (61) than kit Kat (50).

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wafer
Wafer
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.2%
Contains more IronIron +301%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +596%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wafer
Wafer
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more FolateFolate +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +710%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
4
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more WaterWater +176.1%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +83%
~equal in Protein ~6.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 433kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.6g 6.51g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 25.99g Kit Kat
Net carbs 69.3g 63.59g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 64.59g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 11mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 37mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 210mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 4.01mg 1mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 48.68g Wafer
Fiber 3.4g 1g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.22mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.09mg Wafer
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 132mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 580mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 10IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 3µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.34mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.1mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 5µg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.117mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.21mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.5mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.02mg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 47µg 14µg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.099g Wafer
Choline 14.3mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 4.241g 17.953g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.895g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.09mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.19mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.447mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.281mg 0.28mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.27mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.128mg 0.11mg Wafer
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Wafer
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.